Ok if ever I wanted to shove pins into a voodoo doll of any character I'd choose Eve Harrington! And it’s really a testament to Anne Baxter's remarkable acting that could make me hate her so.
The film stars Bette Davis as Margo Channing, a highly regarded but aging Broadway star. Baxter plays Eve Harrington, a willingly helpful young fan who insinuates herself into Channing's life, ultimately threatening Channing's career and her personal relationships.
I’m thoroughly enjoying this film so far but...and this is a good but...kinda like Pippa Middleton's or Kim Kardashian's...mmmmm...anyways, but then enter stage left...Marilyn Monroe! Hotototototototototot! One of her first screen appearances and she is looking FINE!
Praised by critics, myself included, the film was nominated for 14 Academy Awards (a feat that was unmatched until the 1997 film, Titanic...which I’m sure I’ll review later) and won six, including Best Picture. As of 2011, All about Eve is still the only film in Oscar history to receive four female acting nominations (Davis and Baxter as Best Actress, and Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter as Best Supporting Actress). Some factoids for you sad trivia people out there.
And of course Bette Davis is truly delightful in this as well. There's a reason why she's referred to as a Legend! They don't make sophisticated films like this anymore so please go out and watch! I guarantee you will enjoy it immensely!
